About this role
Job summary
Successful applicants will be invited to attend an Selection day at Carew House, Bodmin on 22nd May 2026. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.
Longreach House is the mental health hospital for the west of Cornwall and is home to two acute psychiatric wards providing assessment and treatment for adults experiencing mental health crisis.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to offer exciting opportunities for experienced Healthcare Assistants and for those looking to start their career in healthcare as a Care Support Assistant, with clear development into a Healthcare Assistant role.
We are committed to supporting and developing our staff and can offer roles at Band 2 or Band 3, depending on experience, with training, supervision and learning opportunities to help you progress.
This role is available on Carbis and Perran ward. Shift patterns will include day, night and twilight hours.
Main duties of the job
Supporting patients with personal care and daily activities Promoting dignity, independence and well-being Supporting therapeutic and recovery-focused ward activities Observing and reporting changes in patients' mental and physical health Working closely with nurses, doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team Maintaining a safe, caring and supportive ward environment
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view the role profile and person specification for both our band 2 Care Support Assistant and Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, please see the supporting documents section.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential
Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within set timeframe
Desirable
Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Willing to assist and support patients, carers and staff as needed Ability to cope with a varied workload
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Longreach House, Barncoose
Camborne & Redruth Community Hospital
Redruth
TR15 3ER
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)